Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences

5 Star Hotel

9.2

St. James's, London

About Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences

Set within three red‑brick Victorian townhouses overlooking a secluded Shakespearean courtyard, Taj 51 Buckingham Gate pairs historic character with personalised luxury — boutique Jiva Spa and the signature Cinema and Jaguar suites offer singular, private experiences.

Check-in

From 15:00

Check-out

Until 12:00

Breakfast

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Buffet

Hotel Information

Full Address

51 Buckingham Gate, Westminster Borough, London, SW1E 6AF, United Kingdom

Neighborhood

St. James's

Guest Rating

9.2/10

Hotel Amenities & Features

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Wellness

Fitness centre

24-hour on‑site fitness centre (hotel guests only) with cardio and resistance equipment (treadmills, spinning bike, cross trainers, upright bikes, weight benches and pulley systems).

Personal trainer service

Expert personal trainers available upon request for bespoke fitness plans (book via the spa/fitness team).

Wellness treatments (massage, facial, hydrotherapy, etc.)

J Wellness Circle full‑service spa offering Ayurveda‑inspired and Western therapies including massages, body treatments, facials and multi‑hour spa indulgence packages.

Sauna

Spa relaxation facilities include a sauna as part of the J Wellness Circle relaxation suite.

Steam Room

Steam room available in the spa relaxation area (part of the J Wellness Circle facilities).

Indoor pool

Spa 'vitality pool' in the J Wellness Circle relaxation suite (hydrotherapy/vitality pool located within the spa relaxation area).

Hot Tub / Spa

J Wellness Circle spa offering hydrotherapy elements and a dedicated relaxation area (vitality pool, pre/post therapy relaxation experience and multi‑treatment spa packages).

other: Yoga & Meditation sessions (private/in-room & spa-led)

Yoga and meditation inspired by Ayurveda are offered by J Wellness Circle; private yoga sessions can be arranged in‑room or via the spa team.

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Dining

Fine dining restaurant(s)

Quilon — Michelin‑starred South‑west coastal Indian restaurant located at the Taj 51 address offering tasting menus and refined coastal Indian cuisine.

Casual restaurant / café

TH@51 Restaurant & Bar — multi‑cuisine all‑day restaurant with a conservatory and seasonal courtyard for alfresco dining; seasonal opening hours apply.

Casual restaurant / café

House of Ming — on‑site Chinese restaurant specialising in Sichuan and Cantonese cuisine, open daily for lunch and dinner.

Bar / lounge

The Hamptons Bar — on‑site bar and lounge featuring cocktails and live/resident piano accompaniment.

Afternoon tea service

Kona — dedicated afternoon‑tea venue offering themed and award‑winning afternoon teas with multiple seatings (traditional and reinvented options; vegetarian/vegan available on request).

Private dining room

Private dining options including a Quilon Private Dining Room (intimate dining for up to c.18) and multiple private/social dining venues and event spaces within the hotel.

Rooftop bar / terrace dining

Terrace and courtyard dining options — seasonal alfresco dining and a rooftop/terrace area overlooking the Victorian courtyard and fountain for summer dining and private events.

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Unique Features

Prime location (landmark adjacent, riverfront, iconic neighbourhood)

Central Westminster address — c.5 minute walk to Buckingham Palace, close to St. James's Park, Victoria and Westminster transport links.

Historical building / heritage architecture

Property comprises three grand Victorian townhouses arranged around a manicured Shakespearean courtyard (heritage architecture and restored period features).

Art or curated design collection

Distinctive curated suites (eg. Cinema Suite with rare film prints; Jaguar Suite collaboration featuring commissioned artwork and bespoke design elements) contributing to an art/collection focus across signature suites.

Exclusive access (e.g. members-only club)

Taj The Chambers private members' club has an outpost at Taj 51 — offering members' lounge, bar, work pods and private dining; members receive club lounge/business centre privileges across the Chambers network.

Sustainability / eco-certified operations

Hotel listing notes EarthCheck certification / sustainability credentials as part of its facilities summary.

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